Muslim Law and Jurisprudence CSS Paper 2001

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN B.P.S. – 17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2001
MUSLIM LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

NOTE: Attempt FIVE questions in all, including Question No. 8, which is Compulsory. All question carry equal marks.

1. Discuss Hadith as a source of Islamic Law.

2. Some scholars contend that the Sharia has been influenced by Roman law while others deny any such influence. Discuss.

3. “Necessity renders prohibited things permissible”. Discuss this maxim with reference to the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence.

4. What are the salient features of Islamic Law of Evidence? Discuss briefly.

5. What is meant by Acknowledge of Legitimacy? Explain the conditions of a valid acknowledge.

6. Write short notes on any TWO of the followings:
   (i) Gift of Mushaa (ii) Sihah-e-Sittah (iii) Qualifications of a Qazi (iv) Dar-ul-Islam & Dar-ul-Harb

7. Define Pre-Emption. Who may claim Pre-Emption?

COMPULSORY QUESTIONS

1. (A) Write only Yes/No in Answer Book. Don’t reproduce the question.

2. Hadd is a form of punishment.

3. Imam Shafi was born in Syria.
4. Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal was born at Baghdad in 164 A.H.
5. Mandub means commendable.
6. Dhimmi means a non-Muslim subject of a Muslim State.
7. Hiba bil Iwad means a gift on condition of an exchange.
8. Iqala means cancellation of consent.
9. Fatawa Alamgiri was complied by Emperor Aurangzeb during his region.
10. Qisas means retaliation.
11. Ralaq-i-Tafweez means delegated divorce.

(B) Write only correct answer in the Answer Book. Don’t reproduce the questions.

1. Al-Hedayah was written by:
   a. Imam Malik b. Abu Hanifa c. Ibn Rushd d. Ibn Tufail e. None of these

2. Imam Sarakhsi was the author of:
   a. Al-Hawi b. Al-Mabsut c. Al-Muhit d. Al-Kafi e. None of these

3. Aqilah means:
   a. Tribe or regiment b. Sign c. Sane Woman d. Learned in the law e. None of these

4. Isolated tradition is called:
   a. Ahlaf b. Alal c. Aqar d. Ahad e. None of these

5. Iddat in case of death of husband is:
   a. 4 months 20 days b. 4 months 10 days c. 90 days d. 3 months 10 days e. None of these

6. Mutual Imprecation is called:
   a. Fasakh b. Lian c. Mubarra d. Zihar e. None of these

7. What is the maximum period of gestation according to Imam Malik:
   a. 4 years b. 6 years c. 2 lunar years d. 10 lunar years e. None of these

8. Proper dower is called:
   a. Mahr-ul-Mithl b. Mahr Muajjal c. Mahr Muwajjal d. Mahr-ul-Musamma e. None of these

9. Tahkim means:
   a. Administration b. Arbitration c. Adjunction d. Medical Profession e. None of these

10. Imam Muhammad and Imam Abu Yusuf were the disciples of:
    a. Imam Malik b. Imam Abu hanifa c. Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal d. Imam Shafi e. None of these